RubyGems Connector for AI agents.

30 live capabilities

Manage Ruby packages and audit gem dependencies directly from your workspace.

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Why people use RubyGems

RubyGems for Ruby Package Management and Metadata

With this Connector, you can handle those lookups without ever leaving your workspace. Simply ask your agent to pull the latest version, check download stats, or list owners. You get instant answers in your terminal or IDE, keeping you in the flow of development.

What Vinkius changes

You get instant access to the RubyGems registry without leaving your IDE.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 6,100+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Dependency Audit

A security lead needs to see who uses a vulnerable gem.
Real-world use case 02

Version Tracking

A developer wants to see if a gem has a stable version in the last month.
Real-world use case 03

Ownership Management

A maintainer wants to add a new contributor.

Complete set · 30capabilities

The complete RubyGems capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with RubyGems.

Capability set01 / 08

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 30 available through RubyGems.

01 Capability
List webhooks
List all registered webhooks for your account. Use this to see what notifications you currently have active.
02 Capability
Push gem
Submit a built .gem file to RubyGems.org using base64 encoded binary data to release a new version.
03 Capability
Remove gem owner
Remove an owner from a specific gem. Use this to revoke permissions from a contributor.
04 Capability
Remove webhook
Remove a specific registered webhook. This helps you clean up old notification triggers.

Capability set02 / 08

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 30 available through RubyGems.

05 Capability
Get reverse dependencies
List all gems that depend on a specific package. This is essential for understanding the impact of a package change.
06 Capability
Search gems
Search for active gems matching a query. Results are paginated to help you find the right packages quickly.
07 Capability
Update gem owner
Update the role of an existing owner on a gem. Use this to promote or demote contributors.
08 Capability
Yank gem
Remove a specific gem version from the index. This is the standard way to pull a broken or malicious release.

Capability set03 / 08

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 30 available through RubyGems.

09 Capability
Create webhook
Create a new webhook for your gems. This lets you get notified about package events automatically.
10 Capability
Exchange oidc token
Swap an OIDC ID token for a short-lived API key. It's a secure way to handle authentication sessions.
11 Capability
Add gem owner
Add a new owner to a specific gem. You can use this to manage permissions for your shared packages.
12 Capability
Fire webhook
Test fire a webhook to ensure it's working correctly. It's great for debugging your notification setup.

Capability set04 / 08

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 30 available through RubyGems.

13 Capability
Get api key
Get your API key using HTTP Basic Auth. This helps you manage your credentials securely.
14 Capability
Get compact index info
Get a text-based list of every version for a specific gem. It's a quick way to see the full history of a package.
15 Capability
Get compact index names
Get a newline-delimited list of all gem names. Use this to see the breadth of the current registry.
16 Capability
Get compact index versions
Get a compact index of all gem names, versions, and info file MD5s. This is useful for high-level registry snapshots.

Capability set05 / 08

17—20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 30 available through RubyGems.

17 Capability
Get downloads
Get the total download count for every gem in the registry. It's a high-level view of the ecosystem's popularity.
18 Capability
Get gem downloads
Get download stats for a specific gem and version. This helps you see how well a specific release is performing.
19 Capability
Get gem owners
View every owner associated with a specific gem. It's a simple way to check permissions and responsibility.
20 Capability
Get gem
Get basic information about any gem. Use this for a quick overview of a package's metadata.

Capability set06 / 08

21—24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 30 available through RubyGems.

21 Capability
Get gem version details v2
Get detailed information for a specific gem version using the v2 API. This provides deeper data than the standard version check.
22 Capability
Get gem versions
Get all versions for a gem. This is the standard way to see the release history of a package.
23 Capability
Get just updated activity
Pull the 50 most recently updated gems. Use this to see what's currently trending in the Ruby community.
24 Capability
Get latest activity
Pull the 50 most recently added gems. This helps you spot new entries in the registry quickly.

Capability set07 / 08

25—27

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 30 available through RubyGems.

25 Capability
Get latest gem version
Get the latest version of a specific gem. This is the quickest way to check for the newest release.
26 Capability
Get my profile
View your own profile info, including your MFA status. This lets you check your personal account settings.
27 Capability
Get owner gems
View all gems a user has permission to push to. This helps you see your personal portfolio of managed packages.

Capability set08 / 08

28—30

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 30 available through RubyGems.

28 Capability
Get profile
View basic user info for your account. Use this to confirm your identity on the registry.
29 Capability
Get timeframe versions
Get versions created within a specific timeframe using ISO8601 dates. This is perfect for auditing recent releases.
30 Capability
List my gems
List all gems that the authenticated user owns. This gives you a clear view of your personal RubyGems portfolio.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask RubyGems to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use RubyGems from the conversation.

Choose your client

Live preview

Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Tfl9KPnMYgOrRtHc7svBJ6sNkO1gVCOE3hr45eda/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it RubyGems, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable RubyGems for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Tfl9KPnMYgOrRtHc7svBJ6sNkO1gVCOE3hr45eda/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the RubyGems URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable RubyGems in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rubygems": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Tfl9KPnMYgOrRtHc7svBJ6sNkO1gVCOE3hr45eda/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using RubyGems

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using RubyGems, help me...". 30 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rubygems": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Tfl9KPnMYgOrRtHc7svBJ6sNkO1gVCOE3hr45eda/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using RubyGems

Ask Copilot: "Using RubyGems, help me...". 30 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rubygems": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Tfl9KPnMYgOrRtHc7svBJ6sNkO1gVCOE3hr45eda/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using RubyGems

Open Cascade and ask: "Using RubyGems, help me...". 30 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rubygems": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Tfl9KPnMYgOrRtHc7svBJ6sNkO1gVCOE3hr45eda/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using RubyGems

Ask Cline: "Using RubyGems, help me...". 30 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add rubygems --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Tfl9KPnMYgOrRtHc7svBJ6sNkO1gVCOE3hr45eda/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using RubyGems

Ask Claude: "Using RubyGems, show me...". 30 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work RubyGems can move forward.

Built around the request

Ruby developers who are tired of constant context switching between their code and the web registry. It's for the dev who needs to audit dependencies quickly or the maintainer keeping a gem healthy.

01

Ruby Developer

Checks gem versions and dependencies while writing code to ensure compatibility.

02

DevOps Engineer

Monitors download trends and package activity for infrastructure stability.

03

Security Researcher

Audits gem ownership and version history to identify supply chain risks.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 4 capabilities

NPM Registry

Search and inspect the NPM registry. query package metadata, check versions, and explore the JavaScript ecosystem directly from your AI agent.

02 6 capabilities

FOSSA (License Compliance)

Manage license compliance and security vulnerabilities via FOSSA. list projects, inspect revisions, and track dependencies directly from your AI agent.

03 2 capabilities

SemVer Version Manager

Stop LLMs from guessing software versions. Deterministically evaluate semantic version bounds, compatibilities, and sort releases perfectly.

04 8 capabilities

Conda (Anaconda.org)

Enable your AI agent to search packages, inspect metadata, and explore channels on Anaconda.org via the Conda API.

05 Managed Connector

Dependency Version Conflict Detector

Identify and resolve versioning incompatibilities within dependency trees.

06 10 capabilities

Black Duck (Synopsys)

Secure your open source supply chain via Black Duck. list projects, versions, and vulnerabilities directly from any AI agent.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep RubyGems connected.

Before you connect

Questions about RubyGems.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use the RubyGems MCP to check for gem updates?

Yes. You can ask your agent to find the latest version of any gem or check the release history for a specific timeframe.

Does the RubyGems MCP help with security audits?

It does. You can use it to see reverse dependencies to understand how a specific package is being used across the ecosystem.

Can I manage my own RubyGems portfolio with this Connector?

Yes. You can list the gems you own, add or remove owners, and update roles directly through your AI client.

Is the RubyGems MCP good for tracking download trends?

Absolutely. You can pull total download counts for the entire registry or specific stats for individual gems and versions.

Can I push new versions of my gems using this Connector?

Yes. You can submit built gem files to RubyGems.org to release new versions without leaving your development environment.

How does the RubyGems MCP handle webhooks?

You can create, list, and remove webhooks to automate notifications for your Ruby packages.

Can I see which gems depend on a specific gem?

Yes! Use the get_reverse_dependencies capability with the gem name. It will return a list of all gems on RubyGems.org that list that gem as a dependency.

How do I check my own gems and their status?

By providing your API key, you can use the list_my_gems capability. This will display all gems where you have push access and ownership rights.

Can I get the full version history of a package?

Absolutely. The get_gem_versions capability retrieves every published version of a specific gem, allowing you to audit changes and release frequency.

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Give your agent a direct line to RubyGems.

Connect RubyGems once. Keep it beside 6,100+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.

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